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Senior Platform Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon · Aurora, CO · 1 wk ago
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Date Posted: 2026-08-17 | Location: Aurora, CO (Onsite) | U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure solutions that support mission-critical systems. You will contribute to both traditional infrastructure design and emerging DevOps/DevSecOps technologies, ensuring the seamless integration of modernized system architectures. Your work will directly impact the success of programs supporting our nation’s defense and security objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure solutions, including compute, storage, and networking systems
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, Java, Perl, Ruby, or Tcl/Tk to streamline system operations and deployments
  • Manage and maintain the COTS stack, ensuring consistent versioning across the platform
  • Utilize markup languages (YML, XML, JSON) and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and Bitbucket to enhance system functionality
  • Support software deployment and integration processes to meet program requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system design and architecture using emerging technologies
  • Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and provide project status updates as required
  • Ensure compliance with security requirements and standards while supporting system upgrades and updates

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience
  • Experience with Linux operating systems and Linux-based tools
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Perl, Ruby, or Tcl/Tk
  • Experience with markup languages, including YML, XML, and JSON
  • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and Bitbucket
  • Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with container orchestration tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm, and Rancher
  • Knowledge of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
  • Experience with IT Service Management tools such as ServiceNow and Atlassian (Jira, Confluence)
  • Understanding of Agile project management and Scrum methodology
  • Background in systems operations or engineering, supporting large, complex IT environments

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role and performance)

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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